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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning are empowering
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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