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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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