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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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