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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
electronic educational technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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