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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
are considering
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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