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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
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 several
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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