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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
elearning technology are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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