MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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