MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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