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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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