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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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