MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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
edited collection
that
explores
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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