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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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