MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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