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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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