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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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