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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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