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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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