MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 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
book
which
studies
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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