MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
experiments.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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