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 the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
digital education technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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