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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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