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.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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