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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
are considering
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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