MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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