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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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