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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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