MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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