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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
online learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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