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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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