MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
elearning technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Finland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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