MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
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
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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