MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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