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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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