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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
e-learning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kenya to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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