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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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