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 this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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