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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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