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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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