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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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