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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
generally 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 many
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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