MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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