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.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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