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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Spain to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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