MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
electronic educational technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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