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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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