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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
improvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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