MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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