MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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