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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
elearning are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
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 numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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