MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
elearning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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