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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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