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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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