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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology enable
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|