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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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