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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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