MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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