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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
elearning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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