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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
elearning technology have made 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.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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