MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
People want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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