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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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