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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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