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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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