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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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