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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
elearning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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