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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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