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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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