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 this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online education have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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