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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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