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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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