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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online education are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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