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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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