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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
elearning are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can participants
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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