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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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