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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
People want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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