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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take 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 online MOOC courses are
usually free
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 several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
today because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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