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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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