MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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