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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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