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.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
electronic education technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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