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 Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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