MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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