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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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