MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online education technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
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
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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