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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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