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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
today because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
People want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
