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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
e-learning make it possible for
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
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
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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