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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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