MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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