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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
digital education technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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