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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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