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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
electronic education technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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