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 this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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