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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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