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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students 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 a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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