MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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