MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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