MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
edited collection
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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