MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Chad to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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