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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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