MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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