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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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