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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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