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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
elearning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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