MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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