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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
digital education technology are empowering
students
in all parts of 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 online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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