MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
online learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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