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
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
digital education technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
People want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
key 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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