MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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