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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online education technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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