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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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