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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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