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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
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 many
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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