MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
electronic education technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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