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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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