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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes 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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