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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students 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 many
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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