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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic education technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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