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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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