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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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