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 is a
book
that
researches
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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