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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Brown University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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