MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
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
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
humans
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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