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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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