MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
New
changes in
distance learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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