MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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