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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
desire for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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