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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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