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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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