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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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