MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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