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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can participants
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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