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.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
digital education technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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