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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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