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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
elearning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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