MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
significant new open education
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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