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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
distance learning are empowering
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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