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.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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