MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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