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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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