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.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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