MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic education technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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