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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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