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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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