MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology enable
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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