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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
elearning are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses 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
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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