MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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