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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
mostly 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
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also explores 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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