MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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