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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
learning technology have enabled
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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