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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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