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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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