MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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