MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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