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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
experiments.
Scholars want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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