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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
are considering
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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