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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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