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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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