MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
blended learning make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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