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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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