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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key 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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