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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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