MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
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
which
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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