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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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