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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
important new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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