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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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