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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
elearning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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