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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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