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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Niger to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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