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
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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