MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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