MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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