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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
online learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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