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.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
digital education technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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