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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|