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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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