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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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