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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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