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 this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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