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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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