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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online education technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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