MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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