MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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