MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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