MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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