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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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