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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
distance learning are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
People want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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