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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Poland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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