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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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