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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Public servants want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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