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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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