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
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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