MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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