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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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