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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic education technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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