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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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