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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
changes in
online education technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Malawi to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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