MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
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 a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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