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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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