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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
learning technology have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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