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 the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
e-learning have provided the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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