MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
electronic education technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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