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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
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.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Syria to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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