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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
electronic education technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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