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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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