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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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