MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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