MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Maldives to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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