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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
distance learning have enabled
students
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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