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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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