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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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