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 this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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