MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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