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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
experiments.
Academics want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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