MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
e-learning are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also describes 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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