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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online learning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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