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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
electronic education technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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