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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online learning have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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