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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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