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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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