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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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