MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online education technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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