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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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