MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
online learning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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