MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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