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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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