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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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