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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOCs are
normally 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 quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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