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 is a
book
which
explores
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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