MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
online education technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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