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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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