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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online education technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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