MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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