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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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