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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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