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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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