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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
elearning technology enable
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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