MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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