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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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