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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning have enabled
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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