MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
online learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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