MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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