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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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