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.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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