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.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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