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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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