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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online education technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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