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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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