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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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