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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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