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 this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
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 online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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