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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
online learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desideratum
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|