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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Egypt to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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