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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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