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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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