MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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