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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
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 education institutions
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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