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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Students want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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