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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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