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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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