MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
book
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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