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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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