MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
digital education technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Brown University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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