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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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