MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
e-learning are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also studies the
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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