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 Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have empowered
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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