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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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