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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
changes in
digital education technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
People want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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