MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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