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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
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 a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Libya to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
experiments.
Students want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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