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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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