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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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