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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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