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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
elearning technology are enabling
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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