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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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