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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
learning technology have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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