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.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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