MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
People want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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