MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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