MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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