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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology are enabling
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
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 several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Angola to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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