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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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