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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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