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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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