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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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