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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desideratum for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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