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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
digital education technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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