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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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