MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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