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
book
which
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
elearning have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education organizations
are considering
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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