MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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