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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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