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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning are enabling
humans
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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