MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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