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.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Kenya to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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