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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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