MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
elearning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Aland to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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