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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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