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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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