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 the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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