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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|