MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|