MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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