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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online education technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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