MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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