MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses?
What 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 educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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