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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
elearning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Syria to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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