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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
online learning technology enable
learners
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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