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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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