MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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