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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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