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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
learning technology have empowered
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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