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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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