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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
online learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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