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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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