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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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