MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Norway to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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