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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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