MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
e-learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
today because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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