MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take online classes.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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