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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
distance learning technology enable
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Israel to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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