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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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