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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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