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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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