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.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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