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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
learning technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
today because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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