MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online 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 teachers
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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