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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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