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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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