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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Students want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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