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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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