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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
