MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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 is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
almost always 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 numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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