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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
distance learning are empowering
students
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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