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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
online learning are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
today because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|