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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
digital education technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
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?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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