MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
online learning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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