MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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