MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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