MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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