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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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