MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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