MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
elearning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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