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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
electronic education technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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