MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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