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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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