MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
online education technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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