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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
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