MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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 Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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