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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Malta to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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