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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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