MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
distance learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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