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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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