MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
blended learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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