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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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