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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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