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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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