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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online learning have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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