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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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