MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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