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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
