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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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