MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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