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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
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 many
issues that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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