MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
e-learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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