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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
demand for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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