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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
People want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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