MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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