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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
online education technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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