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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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