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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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