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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
elearning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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