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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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