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.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
online education technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
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 several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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