MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
assure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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