MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online learning have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
open educational
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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