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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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