MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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