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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
major 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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