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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
elearning are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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