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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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