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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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