MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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