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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Albania to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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