MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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