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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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