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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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