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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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