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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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