MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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