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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
electronic education technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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