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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
e-learning have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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