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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
in nations 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 online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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