MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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