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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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