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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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