MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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