MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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