MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
People want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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