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.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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