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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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