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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these MOOCs?
How can we
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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