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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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