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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
online education make it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
now that online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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