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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
online learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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