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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
distance learning make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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