MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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