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.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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