MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
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 numerous
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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