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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online learning have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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