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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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