MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
elearning have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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