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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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