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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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