MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
learning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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