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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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