MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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