MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students 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 quite a few
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
major 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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