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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
online education technology enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
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 courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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