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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning are enabling
people
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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