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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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