MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Trainers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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