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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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