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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning have empowered
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
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
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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