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.
Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning are empowering
humans
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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