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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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