MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily 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
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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