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 this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
online education are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
desire for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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