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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly 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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