MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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