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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology are enabling
students
all over the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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