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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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