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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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