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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|