MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
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 is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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