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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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