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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
e-learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major 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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