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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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