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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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