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
book
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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