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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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