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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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