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.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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