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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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