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.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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