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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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