MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online education are empowering
people
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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