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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
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 numerous
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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