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.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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