MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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