MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
online education technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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