MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
learning technology are enabling
people
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.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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