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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
electronic education technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Libya to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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