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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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