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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online education technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
People want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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