MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
online learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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