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 is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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