MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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