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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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