MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
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
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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