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
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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