MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are considering
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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