MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
elearning are enabling
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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