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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
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
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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