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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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