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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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