MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
The New School to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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