MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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