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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
elearning have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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