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 the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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