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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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