MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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