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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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