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.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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