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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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