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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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