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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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