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
talks about
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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