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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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