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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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