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 the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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