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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Reunion to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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