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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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