MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
digital education technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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