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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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