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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online education have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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