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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
blended learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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