MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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