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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online education have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
generally free
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 quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Malta to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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