MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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