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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Students want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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