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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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