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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online learning have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Israel to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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