MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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