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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
e-learning have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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