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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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