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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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