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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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