MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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