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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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