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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
online education technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these MOOCs?
What original 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 stakeholders
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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