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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
e-learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Everyone wants
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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