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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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