MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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