MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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