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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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