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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
e-learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
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
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating 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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