MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
electronic educational technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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