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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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