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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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