MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning have enabled
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners 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 several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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