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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online education technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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